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European Hare
Lepus capensis
Lepus capensis
Mainly nocturnal. Rests during the day under grass or among rocks (not in burrows). Can breed rapidly, similarly to rabbits.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Mammal |
| Group | Placental |
| Other Common Names | Jackrabbit, Brown Hare |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Markings | Ears long with a black tip. Long hindlegs. |
| Diet | Herbivore. Eats mainly grasses and crops, also eats bark. |
| Habitat | Occurs in grasslands, woodlands and agricultural areas. |
| Native Status | Introduced |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Lagomorpha |
| Family | Leporidae |
| Genus | Lepus |
| Species | capensis |
Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania, including throughout Victoria.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Conservation Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
